News for Alumni and Friends

Alumna Decides What Beasts Should Eat

Barbara Toddes, an animal sciences graduate from Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, is currently the director of the animal nutrition program at the Philadelphia Zoo.

Animal Sciences Major Has Largest Freshman Class Since 1999

The class of 2011 has 55 freshman at University Park Campus intending to enroll in the Animal Sciences major, and 67 on other campuses.

Dairy Judging Team Wins First at World Dairy Expo

The collegiate dairy judging team from Penn State captured first place at the prestigious World Dairy Expo intercollegiate judging contest, placing first as the overall team and first in reasons.

Duane Norman to be Honored as DAS Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus

Dr. Duane Norman will be honored by Penn State's Department of Dairy and Animal Science, recognizing his outstanding leadership in the field of genetics.

Fifth Annual Penn State Block & Bridle Club Calf Sale a Resounding Success

While Centre County received some much needed rain on Saturday, October 25, the Snider Agricultural Arena was packed with 4-H and FFA members looking for next year's market steer project.

Penn State Block & Bridle Club Holds 92nd Annual Little International Livestock Exposition

Sixty-four students showed animals at the 92nd Annual Little International Livestock Exposition at University Park in April.

Penn State Creamery: From the Cow to the Cone

Every cone of "Peachy Paterno" or cup of "Death by Chocolate" begins with cream provided by cows at Penn State's dairy barns only a mile north of the creamery store.

Penn State Livestock Team Wins at KILE for Second Straight Year

The Penn State livestock judging team was first at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg for the second year in a row, and were the high team in beef cattle for the third straight year.

Pennsylvania Beef Ambassador Heads to D.C.

Beef Checkoff Ambassador Program gives youth a solid foundation for a future in the beef industry.

Staniar Joins Penn State Equine Faculty

Staniar brings a strong background and wide experience in the Thoroughbred industry, and will provide leadership in both research and undergraduate programs.

Trustee Scholarships Benefit Animal Science Students

Two new Trustee Scholarships of $50,000 each have been established for undergraduate students majoring in animal sciences.

Walter Wurster Named DAS Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus

A retired Bucks County Farmer and Chester County Dairy Agent, Wurster will be recognized at the Nittany Lion Fall Classic on November 10.

William W. Saylor Selected as DAS Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus

University of Delaware Professor to be recognized during Little I/Dairy Expo Weekend